Pharmaceutical compositions for treating ebola virus disease

ABSTRACT

The present invention provides compounds and pharmaceutical compositions adapted to reduce a load of an RNA virus by at least 50%, the virus causing a pathogenic disease in a mammalian subject, the compound adapted to inhibit the formation of S-adenosyl methionine (SAM) in the virus, the compound being a DOT1L inhibitor, wherein the compound has a molecular weight of less than 1000, and a therapeutic index (TI=LD50:ED50) greater than 30 in the mammalian subject.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally, to methods for treating a disease and more specifically to statistical-based methods for treating a disease.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

There are several viral disease which have no or limited treatment options. Ebola virus, Marburg virus, Dengue virus are viruses with poor primate and/or human survival statistics. Many other viruses may be fatal, particularly in young children, the elderly or immunocompromised patients.

To date, most research groups are looking for a “one drug treatment” or “perfect fit immunological solution” such as a vaccine or monoclonal antibody.

RNA virus families include Arenaviridae, Filoviridae, Bunyaviridae, Flaviviridae, and Rhabdoviridae. There are currently various endemic viral disease in West Africa, such as Dengue, Ebola, Lassa, CCHF and others. There are no known drugs or cures, which have been FDA approved, and/or tested properly in humans.

There therefore remains an urgent need to find reliable methods for predicting, diagnosing and effective products for treating viral diseases. These products should be adapted to treating a number of strains of the same virus. Additionally, they should be “broad spectrum” and be useful in treating viruses, whose identity is not known, genetic variants of known viral strains and mutated viral strains.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Some embodiments of the present invention are directed to the treatment of disorders and diseases. More particularly, the disorders and diseases may be of an unknown cause, or they may be viral disorders and diseases.

There is thus provided according to an embodiment of the present invention, a compound adapted to reduce a load of an RNA virus by at least 50%, the virus causing a pathogenic disease in a mammalian subject, the compound adapted to inhibit the formation of S-adenosyl methionine (SAM) in the virus, the compound being a DOT1L inhibitor, wherein the compound has a molecular weight of less than 1000, and a therapeutic index (TI=LD₅₀/ED₅₀) greater than 30 in the mammalian subject.

Additionally, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the RNA virus is Ebola virus.

Furthermore, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the compound is EPZ5676.

Moreover, according to an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a pharmaceutical composition including at least one compound as described herein.

Additionally, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the pharmaceutical composition includes two compounds.

Importantly, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the pharmaceutical composition includes an SAHH inhibitor and a DOT1L inhibitor.

Further importantly, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the pharmaceutical composition includes CAC3ADO and EPZ5676.

Yet further importantly, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the pharmaceutical composition includes DDFA and EPZ5676.

Yet further, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the pharmaceutical composition includes DDFA and SGC 0946.

Additionally, further, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the pharmaceutical composition includes DDFA and EPZ004777.

Additionally, further, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the pharmaceutical composition includes CAC3ADO and SGC 0946.

Moreover, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the virus is Ebola virus.

Notably, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the pathogenic disease is a hemorrhagic disease.

Additionally, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the pharmaceutical composition further includes at least one α-glucosidase inhibitor.

Additionally, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the pharmaceutical composition further includes at least one cathepsin B inhibitor.

Yet further, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the pharmaceutical composition further includes at least one endothelial barrier enhancer.

Additionally, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the pharmaceutical composition further includes at least one TNF alpha inhibitor.

Moreover, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the pharmaceutical composition further includes at least one collagen precursor.

Furthermore, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the pharmaceutical composition further includes at least one folate remover.

Additionally, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the RNA virus is Ebola virus and the composition includes;

-   -   a) an S-adenosyl homocysteine hydrolase (SAHH) inhibitor and a         DOT1L inhibitor; and     -   b) at least one TNF alpha inhibitor; and optionally at least one         of;         -   i. at least one α-glucosidase inhibitor;         -   ii. at least one endothelial barrier enhancer;         -   iii. at least one cathepsin B inhibitor; and         -   iv. at least one collagen precursor.

There is thus provided according to another embodiment of the present invention, use of a compound as described herein, in the preparation of a medicament suitable for administration to a human in a pharmaceutically effective amount, wherein the medicament is suitable for treating a pathogenic disease or disorder in the human.

There is thus provided according to another embodiment of the present invention, a method for reducing a load of an infectious RNA virus causing a pathogenic disease in a mammalian subject, the method including administering to the subject the compound, as described herein.

There is thus provided according to another embodiment of the present invention, a method for reducing a load of an infectious RNA virus causing a pathogenic disease in a mammalian subject, the method including administering to the subject the pharmaceutical composition as described herein.

There is thus provided according to another embodiment of the present invention, a method for reducing a load of a Filovirus causing a hemorrhagic disease in a mammalian subject, the method including administering to the subject the pharmaceutical composition as described herein.

Additionally, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the composition is further effective to enhance endothelial barrier integrity.

Furthermore, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the composition is further effective to enhance collagen generation in the subject.

Yet further, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the compound is selected from compounds listed in table 1.

Additionally, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the pharmaceutical composition includes any combination of compounds in table 1 in a pharmaceutically effective amount.

The present invention provides compositions for reducing a load of an infectious agent causing a pathogenic disease in a mammalian subject, the composition including at least one product (d1, d2, . . . d_(N)) in a pharmaceutically effective amount (ED_(XX)), wherein ED is an effective dose and XX is the percentage reduction of the load, wherein each of the at least one product is effective to inhibit at least one step (s1, s2, . . . sN) in a pathway associated with replication of the infectious agent to reduce the load, N₀ of the infectious agent in the subject to a final number at time t, N_(t), wherein a ratio of the load N₀ to the final number N_(t) is sufficiently large to provide the subject with a high statistical probability to survive the disease.

There is thus provided according to an embodiment of the present invention, a pharmaceutical composition for reducing a load of an infectious agent causing a pathogenic disease in a mammalian subject, the composition including; at least one product (d1, d2, . . . d_(N)) in a pharmaceutically effective amount (ED_(XX)), wherein ED is an effective dose and XX is the percentage reduction of the load, wherein each of the at least one product is effective to inhibit at least one step (s1, s2, . . . sN) in a pathway associated with replication of the infectious agent to reduce the load, N₀ of the infectious agent in the subject to a final number at time t, N_(t), wherein a ratio of the load N₀ to the final number N_(t) is sufficiently large to provide the subject with a high statistical probability to survive the disease.

Additionally, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the infectious agent is selected from the group consisting of a virus, a bacterium, a fungus, a parasite and combinations thereof.

Furthermore, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the infectious agent is a virus.

Further, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the virus is an RNA virus.

Yet further, according to an embodiment of the present invention the RNA virus is selected from families Arenaviridae, Filoviridae, Bunyaviridae, Flaviviridae, and Rhabdoviridae.

Moreover, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the virus is Ebola virus.

Additionally, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the pathogenic disease is a hemorrhagic disease.

It should be noted that, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the disease has a survival rate of less than 60%.

Notably, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the pharmaceutical composition includes at least one S-adenosyl homocysteine hydrolase (SAHH) inhibitor.

Furthermore, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the pharmaceutical composition includes at least one α-glucosidase inhibitor.

Further, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the pharmaceutical composition includes at least one cathepsin B inhibitor.

Importantly, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the pharmaceutical composition includes at least one endothelial barrier enhancer.

Additionally, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the pharmaceutical composition includes at least one TNF alpha inhibitor.

Moreover, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the pharmaceutical composition includes at least one NF kappa B inhibitor.

Additionally, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the pharmaceutical composition includes at least one TNF alpha inhibitor.

Furthermore, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the pharmaceutical composition includes at least one collagen precursor.

Additionally, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the pharmaceutical composition includes at least one DOT1L inhibitor.

Further, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the pharmaceutical composition includes at least one folate remover.

Notably, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the infectious agent is Ebola virus and the composition includes;

-   -   a) at least one of an S-adenosyl homocysteine hydrolase (SAHH)         inhibitor or a DOT1L inhibitor; and     -   b) at least one TNF alpha inhibitor; and optionally at least one         of;         -   i. at least one α-glucosidase inhibitor;         -   ii. at least one endothelial barrier enhancer;         -   iii. at least one cathepsin B inhibitor; and         -   iv. at least one collagen precursor.

Additionally, according to an embodiment of the present invention, each of the inhibitors, enhancers and precursors has a therapeutic index of more than 30.

Importantly, according to an embodiment of the present invention, each of the inhibitors, enhancers and precursors has a therapeutic index of more than 50.

Further, according to an embodiment of the present invention, at least one of the inhibitors, enhancers and precursors has a therapeutic index of more than 100. Additionally, according to an embodiment of the present invention, at least one of the inhibitors, enhancers and precursors is a generally regarded as safe (GRAS) product.

Furthermore, according to an embodiment of the present invention, some of the inhibitors, enhancers and precursors is a generally regarded as safe (GRAS) product.

Further, according to an embodiment of the present invention, each of the inhibitors, enhancers and precursors is a generally regarded as safe (GRAS) product.

Additionally, according to an embodiment of the present invention, each at least one of the inhibitors, enhancers and precursors is an FDA approved drug for a first indication and the pathogenic disease is a second indication.

Most importantly, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the composition does not require FDA approval.

Usefully for Africa, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the composition costs less than S100 for the effective dose.

Additionally, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the pharmaceutical composition includes;

a) Vitamin C;

b) Bioavailable curcumin;

c) at least one SAHH inhibitor; and

d) at least one cathepsin B inhibitor.

Additionally, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the pharmaceutical composition further includes at least one anti-retroviral drug.

Further, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the pharmaceutical composition further includes at least one analgesic.

Moreover, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the pharmaceutical composition further includes at least one of creatine, Coenzyme Q10, Ginseng, and N-acetyl-L cysteine; glutathione, alpha lipoic acid, ajoene, allicin, limonene, Coenzyme Q10, quercetin, N-acetyl-L cysteine, reservatrol, and lycopene; choline and carnitine.

Furthermore, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the composition is liquid.

Additionally, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the composition is solid.

Notably, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the composition is suitable for oral, parenteral, transdermal, intra-venous or intra-muscular administration.

Additionally, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the composition is a slow-release composition.

Moreover, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the slow release composition is formulated for provision by at least one of an intravenous drip, a trans-dermal device and a slow-release oral formulation.

Importantly, according to an embodiment of the present invention, N_(t) is less than or equal to N₀×(Σ{(1−_(XX/100))_(d1)×(1−_(XX)/100)_(d2) . . . ×((1−_(XX/100)))_(dn))} for at least one of the steps (s1, s2, . . . sN) s1 to sN.

Additionally, according to an embodiment of the present invention, N_(t) is less than or equal to N₀×(Σ{(1−_(XX/100))_(d1)×(1−_(XX)/100)_(d2) . . . ×((1−_(XX/100)))_(Dn))} for at least two of the steps (s1, s2, . . . sN) s1 to sN.

Moreover, according to an embodiment of the present invention, N_(t) is less than or equal to N₀×(Σ{(1−_(XX/100))_(d1)×(1−_(XX)/100)_(d2) . . . ×((1−_(XX/100)))_(dn))} for at least three of the steps (s1, s2, . . . sN) s1 to sN.

Furthermore, according to an embodiment of the present invention, N_(t) is less than or equal to N₀×(Σ{(1−_(XX)/100)_(d1)×(1−_(XX)/100)_(d2) . . . ×((1−_(XX/100)))_(dn))} for at least three of the steps (s1, s2, . . . sN) s1 to sN.

Additionally, according to an embodiment of the present invention, N_(t) is less than or equal to N₀×(Σ{(1−_(XX/100))_(d1)×(1−_(XX)/100)_(d2) . . . ×((1−_(XX/100)))_(dn))} for at least four of the steps (s1, s2, . . . sN) s1 to sN.

There is thus provided according to another embodiment of the present invention, use of a pharmaceutical composition, as described herein, in the preparation of a medicament suitable for administration to a human in a pharmaceutically effective amount, wherein the medicament is suitable for treating a pathogenic disease or disorder in the human.

There is thus provided according to an additional embodiment of the present invention, a method for predicting efficacy of a pharmaceutical composition in reducing a load of an infectious agent causing a pathogenic disease in a mammalian subject, the method including determining for at least one product (d1, d2, . . . d_(N)) an effective dose (ED_(XX)), wherein ED is an effective dose and XX is the percentage reduction of the load, wherein each of the at least one products is effective to inhibit at least one step (s 1, s2, . . . sN) in a pathway associated with replication of the infectious agent to reduce the load, N₀ of the infectious agent in the subject to a final number at time t, N_(t), wherein a ratio of the load N₀ to the final number N_(t) is sufficiently large to provide the subject with a high statistical probability to survive the disease; and wherein the pharmaceutical composition includes the at least one products in the effective dose.

Additionally, according to another embodiment of the present invention, in the method, N_(t) is less than or equal to N₀×(Σ{(1−_(XX/100))_(d1)×(1−_(XX)/100)_(d2) . . . ×((1−_(XX/100)))_(dn))} for at least one the step (s1, s2, . . . sN) s1 to S_(N).

There is thus provided according to another embodiment of the present invention, a method for reducing a load of an infectious agent causing a pathogenic disease in a mammalian subject, the method including administering to the subject the pharmaceutical composition as described herein.

Additionally, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the infectious agent is a virus and the composition includes;

a) at least one cathepsin B inhibitor; and

b) at least one TNFα inhibitor.

Further, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the infectious agent is a virus and the composition includes;

a) at least one cathepsin B inhibitor; and

b) at least one S-adenosyl homocysteine hydrolase (SAHH) inhibitor.

Yet further, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the infectious agent is a virus and the composition includes;

a) at least one S-adenosyl homocysteine hydrolase (SAHH) inhibitor.

b) at least one TNFα inhibitor.

Additionally, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the infectious agent is Ebola virus and the composition includes;

a) at least one cathepsin B inhibitor; and

b) at least one S-adenosyl homocysteine hydrolase (SAHH) inhibitor.

Importantly, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the infectious agent is Ebola virus and the composition includes;

a) at least one cathepsin B inhibitor; and

b) at least one S-adenosyl homocysteine hydrolase (SAHH) inhibitor; and

c) a DOT1L inhibitor.

There is thus provided according to another embodiment of the present invention, a method for reducing a load of a Filovirus causing a pathogenic disease in a mammalian subject, the method including administering to the subject the pharmaceutical composition as described herein.

There is thus provided according to another embodiment of the present invention, a method for reducing a load of a Filovirus causing a pathogenic disease in a mammalian subject, the method including administering to the subject the pharmaceutical composition as described herein, wherein the composition is further effective to reduce a load of inflammatory cytokines from an initial load ICY₀ to a final load at time t, ICY_(t), wherein a ratio of ICY₀ to ICY_(t), is sufficiently large to provide the subject with a very high statistical probability to survive the disease.

Additionally, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the composition is further effective to enhance endothelial barrier integrity.

Furthermore, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the composition is further effective to enhance collagen generation in the subject.

According to some additional embodiments of the present invention, the pharmaceutical composition is liquid. In other cases, it is solid. In yet further cases, it is a suspension.

According to some additional embodiments of the present invention, the composition is a slow-release composition.

According to some further embodiments of the present invention, the slow release composition is formulated for provision by at least one of an intravenous drip, a trans-dermal device and a slow-release oral formulation.

According to some yet further embodiments of the present invention, the pharmaceutical composition further includes at least one neuro-protective agent.

There is thus provided according to some additional embodiments of the present invention, a use of a pharmaceutical composition as described herein in the preparation of a medicament suitable for administration to a human in a pharmaceutically effective amount, wherein the medicament is suitable for treating a disease or disorder in the human.

According to further embodiments, the disease is a viral disease.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

In the detailed description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the invention. However, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that these are specific embodiments and that the present invention may be practiced also in different ways that embody the characterizing features of the invention as described and claimed herein.

Over the first few days post infection, an Ebola virus multiplies from around a few hundred plaque forming units (PFUs) introduced into a subject at time zero to tens of thousands—many million/billion PFUs (Sanchez et al., 2004). It has been reported that the average or mean replication rate line, leading to fatalities were several orders of magnitude greater than that in surviving hosts (Sanchez et al., 2004) having a mean PFU value of a significantly lower log slope than that of the fatal cases. For example, at day 4, post-infection, the non-survivors (fatalities) have a mean PFU count/ml 256 of 10⁸ (100 million viruses/ml) and the survivors' mean PFU/ml count 266 is only around 3×10⁴ (30,000 viruses/ml). Thus a ratio R_(FS) of the mean number of PFUs/ml in fatalities at time t=N_(TF) to the mean number of PFUs/ml in fatalities at time t=N_(T)s is around 3333. This ratio R_(FS) is typically in the range of 10-100000, more typically in the range of 50-50000. Generally, one can state that 1<R_(FS)<10000 for Ebola.

A statistical solution for improving survival rates would therefore be to reduce the viral load at time t, by at least 10, at least 100 and more preferably by at least 1000 and most preferably by at least 10000 fold. After three days, for example, the ratio R_(FS) is around (2×10⁵)/(7×10³)=28.6. After two days, the ratio is less than ten.

This graph shows the importance of early treatment. In other words, to provide a potential “fatality” with a given treatment three days post infection may be 3333/28.7=116.5, at least one hundred times more effective than at day four. Providing a treatment at day two may be 3333/10=333 times as effective in saving the person's life, than at day four. Thus, non-confirmed suspected cases of infection should be treated before the lab results are received.

In order to inhibit Ebola virus replication, several steps in its replication cycle should be inhibited. This method applies, at least in part, to all viruses, bacterial, fungal, parasitic infections, and is exemplified with respect to Ebola virus for the sake of simplicity.

In order to inhibit viral replication, at least one of the replication steps 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 of viral replication needs to be inhibited (respectively, cathepsin B or L inhibitors, folate receptor inhibitors, SAHH inhibitors, alpha glucosidase inhibitors, RNA synthesis inhibitors, RNA reverse transcription inhibitors, protein synthesis inhibitors, viral cap formation inhibitors and translation inhibitors). More preferably, in order to inhibit viral replication, at least two of the schematic steps 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 of viral replication need to be inhibited. Yet more preferably, in order to inhibit viral replication, at least three of the schematic steps 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 of viral replication need to be inhibited. Even more preferably, in order to inhibit viral replication, at least four of the schematic steps 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 of viral replication need to be inhibited. Yet even more preferably, in order to inhibit viral replication, at least five of the schematic steps 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 of viral replication need to be inhibited.

In order to quantify a predicted inhibition of viral replication and reduction in the viral load, the following steps are performed in the method of the present invention.

-   -   a) Identify replication steps of a pathogen.     -   b) For at least one of the schematic steps 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7         and 8 listed hereinabove, identify at least one inhibitor with a         published and known effective dosage, such as ED50, the         effective dose to inhibit 50% of the target pathogen (virus in         this case). Some non-limiting examples appear in Table 1         hereinbelow.     -   c) Calculate predicted combination therapy viral load reductions         as follows:—

i. For each step 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 (also termed S₁, S₂ . . . S_(N) herein) calculate, for each candidate drug/compound/effector/agent, a reduction in the viral load anticipated by that drug/compound in a given amount. For example, if the 3-DEAZANEPLANOCIN A known ED₅₀ is 2 μM and the ED₈₀ is 4 μM, then the residual viral load after treatment is the initial load N₀ multiplied by the reduction in load. For example, if the initial load N₀ of Ebola virus is 10⁵ PFU/ml and an effective dose of 3-DEAZANEPLANOCIN is provided such that the in vivo concentration thereof is 2 μM, then the final load N_(t) at a time after administration of the 3-DEAZANEPLANOCIN N_(t)=N₀×(1−(ED50/100)=(1−0.5)=0.5×10⁵ PFU/ml at 4 μM and (1−0.8)=2×10⁴ at 4 μM.

-   -   ii. If the drugs/compounds combined are on different steps (or         pathways) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, then assume (this is a         preliminary assumption until practical kinetic values can be         obtained-see Chou and Talalay, 1984, for a full mathematical         analysis) that combining them produces a combination effect.         Thus, at least as a first estimate, the values of N_(t) are         assumed to be a multiple of each Nt calculated alone.

For example 4 μM 3-DEAZANEPLANOCIN+0.004 g BETA-OLEANOLIC ACID (B.O.A) (ED₅₀) for Cathepsin B, provides an ED₈₀ and N_(t) 3-deaz xB.O.A=N₀×(1−0.8)(1−0.5)=10000−reducing the viral load 10 fold.

Thus, for example a combination of 4 μM 3-DEAZANEPLANOCIN+0.004 g BETA-OLEANOLIC ACID (ED50) for Cathepsin B+ MIGLUSTAT 2 g/day (ED50) would provide a theoretical 20 fold reduction in the viral load.

The combinations of similar drugs working at the same step on the same active site in an enzyme cannot be fully predicted without experimentation (Chou et al., 1984) but may be additive. This may also depend on if they are provided at the same time or at different times.

According to some embodiments, for the sake of simplicity, it is assumed that a combination of two drugs working on the same enzyme is combinatory (multiplied). For example a combination of adenosine 4.2 g/day for 70 kg person provides its ED₅₀, then the residual viral load for adenosine alone is (1-0.5)=0.5 and if 3-DEAZANEPLANOCIN (C3-NPC-A) is used at 4 μM and adenosine at 4.2 g/day, the statistical combined residual viral load is ((1−0.8)×(1−0.5))=0.2×0.5=0.1×original viral load. Thus, this combination of only two compounds working on only one of the steps (step 2 in this case) of steps s1, s2, s3, s4, s5, s6, s7 and s8 in FIG. 2B, would be sufficient to “move the patient from the fatalities curve 252 to the survivors' curve 262, if treated before or on day two. It would not be sufficient on day three or four.

For each pathway, such as inhibiting 2 by s-adenosyl homocysteine hydrolase (SAHH) E.C. 3.3.1.1. inhibitors, a sum of the combination therapies to be used on that pathway, using drugs or products d₁, d₂ to d_(n)

Σ{(1−ED_(XX))_(d1)×(1−ED_(XX))_(d2)×(1−ED_(XX)))_(dn))}s₂ . . .

Thus, in the example above this would lead to a ten-fold reduction in viral load.

However, if these two drugs were provided with 32.85 mg (this value needs to be verified) of MIGLUSTAT, which is an ED50 for viral integration pathways, and 0.185 mg of berberine and 0.03 g of quercetin, both inhibitors of step 1B, then the reduction in the viral load would be 0.1×0.5×0.5×0.5=0.0125 of the initial viral load, or roughly a hundred-fold reduction in the viral load. This could be applied on day three successfully.

All these calculations assume that the literature provided and published is reliable and accurate.

A partially effective combination on day four would be the five drugs/compounds, as above with a combination of 0.004 g beta-oleanolic acid and 0.2 g beta-ursolic acid+viral load reduction=0.0125×0.5×0.5=0.003125. This would mean that the treated person would have 10 times more PFUs/ml than the mean survivor and this may/may not be sufficient to save him/her.

Additionally or alternatively, it has been found that Ebola patients have increased loads of inflammatory cytokines, leading to reduced endothelial barrier integrity, leading to hemorrhage. Thus there is a further/alternative requirement to reduce a load of inflammatory cytokines from an initial load ICY₀ to a final load at time t, ICY_(t), wherein a ratio of ICY₀ to ICY_(t), is sufficiently large to provide the subject with a very high statistical probability to survive the disease. Collagen precursors may also be effective in “plugging the holes” in the endothelial barrier.

The data provided in Table 1 could optionally be optimized using mathematical methods, known in the art to minimize at least one of cost, minimizing the number of drugs, possible drug combination reactions etc.

In bacterial and other pathogenic models other pathogenic replication steps would be required, as are known in the art.

In order to avert the requirement for lengthy FDA approval, over-the-counter drugs or compounds, which are GRAS (generally regarded as safe) should be used to treat Ebola.

Lu et al., (2010) describes a method (prior art) for preventing pulmonary edema of by improving endothelial barrier function, incorporated herein by reference.

The methods of the present invention include methods for improving endothelial layer integrity after an Ebola virus infection, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. According to published literature (Baize et al., 2002), Ebola viruses infiltrate monocytes forming infected monocytes. Infected monocytes release massive amounts of inflammatory cytokines damaging endothelial cells on a barrier. The endothelial cells die forming dead endothelial cells and inducing vascular shock to the infected organism/host. This vascular shock and perturbation of endothelial cell barriers can be reduced by step 9—providing endothelial cell enhancers/barrier integrity enhancers (see table 1 hereinbelow) and/or providing natural TNFalpha inhibitors to reduce the cytokine load/storm made by the infected monocytes. Some non-limiting examples of TNFalpha inhibitors known in the art are, curcumin, fisetin, genistein, resveratrol and capsaicin (see Habtemariam, 2000, incorporated herein by reference).

The present invention provides a method for increasing homocysteine in a patient, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. S-adenosyl-methionine (SAM) is a cofactor for viral methyltransferase (Huggins et al., 1999). Thus, for Ebola patients, every effort should be made to reduce the level of SAM (for at least the first week after infection) and reduce the SAM:SAH ratio. Exactly the opposite holds for reducing hypertension and hyperhomocysteinemia. There, the aim is to increase the SAM and reduce the SAH and homocysteine. In Ebola/Marburg/Dengue/others, the aim is to work in exactly the opposite direction to alleviate hypotension and to reduce SAM, while increasing SAH. This should reduce the viral replication rate.

Thus, it would appear that Ebola patients should not be given folic acid, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, meat, or any other precursors of SAM, during the critical first days/weeks post-infection. Medical authorities should be consulted on the wisdom of providing multivitamins containing high levels of folic acid and B12 (this might be counter-productive and may increase the viral load). In other words, if a multivitamin is provided, it should be with low/no folic acid, B6 and B12. Additionally or alternatively, any suitable methyltransferase enzyme (EC.2.1.1) inhibitor may be used to reduce the viral load to prevent methylation of the viral RNA, protein, glycoprotein or other viral components. Some non-limiting examples of these enzymes to be inhibited include 2.1.1.10 homocysteine S-methyltransferase, 2.1.1.43 histone-lysine N-methyltransferase and 2.1.1.56 mRNA (guanine-N7-)-methyltransferase. Some non-limiting examples of methyl transferase inhibitors appear in Table 1 hereinbelow.

Preferably, the methyltransferase inhibitor is operative to reduce the viral load inside a mammalian or other host. According to some embodiments, the inhibitor(s) may be an s-adenosylmethionine (SAM) analog and/or competitive inhibitor of a methyl transferase enzyme, adapted to receive a methyl group from SAM.

Another point to consider is that folate receptor alpha is reported to be a cofactor for cellular entry of Marburg and Ebola viruses (Chan et al., 2001), thus, according to another embodiment of the present invention, a folate removing substance is provided to subjects infected with Ebola virus. One non-limiting example of such a substance is EGCG (epigallocatechin-3 gallate)—see Alemdaroglu et al., 2007 (IC 50 34.8 μmole/l). Harrington et al., 2004 show that homocysteine and adenosine blunt barrier dysfunction and Rho activation. Vitamin C, ornithine and arginine are all documented as being collagen precursors (see table 1 hereinbelow). It is reported that Ebola patients experience severe internal hemorrhage, possibly due to lack of collagen precursors and/or endothelial barrier dysfunction. It is therefore suggested that collagen precursors should be provided in effective amounts to reduce hemorrhage. According to some embodiments, vitamin C is provided in a megadose (see Salom, Hugo Mario Galindo, 2008). It is possible that large doses of vitamin C would be effective in reducing viral loads, too (see Smith, Lendon H., 1988).

TABLE 1 EXEMPLARY CANDIDATE COMPOUNDS USEFUL IN THE TREATMENT OF EBOLA AND OTHER VIRAL DISEASES SUGGESTED DAILY DOSAGE COMPOUND CAS G/70 KG NAME NO. FUNCTION ED50 LD50 TI ADULT REFERENCE VITAMIN C 50-81-7 TNF ALPHA 29-60 MG/KG 11,900 mg/kg 198 4 G/ Bowie et INHIBITOR 833 G DAY al., 2000 NKAPPAB Hemila, PATHWAY 1990 INHIBITOR ANTIVIRAL COLLAGEN PRECURSOR CURCUMIN 458-37-7 TNF ALPHA 29-60 MG/KG 2000 mg/kg 33-66 2 G/ Anand et INHIBITOR 140 G DAY al., 2007 NKAPPAB Poylin et PATHWAY al, 2007 INHIBITOR ANTIVIRAL Blocker of sepsis-induced muscle proteolysis INOSIN E 58-63-9 S- 29-60 MG/KG 25000 mg/kg. >417 4 G/DAY UELAND ADENOSYL 1750 G 1982 HOMOCYSTEINE HYDROLASE (SAHH) WEAK INHIBITOR ADENOSINE 58-61-7 S- 29-60 MG/KG 20000 Mg/Kg >333 4 G/DAY UELAND ADENOSYL 1400 G 1982 HOMOCYSTEINE LU ET HYDROLASE AL., 2010 (SAHH) Harrington INHIBITOR et al., 2004 ENDOTHELIAL BARRIER ENHANCER 3-deaza- 6736-58-9 SAHH 1-6 μM 195 μM >33 UELAND adenosine INHIBITOR MW266 1982 Djurhuus et al., 1989 ADENOSINE 61-19-8 S- 2900 mg/kg UELAND MONOPHOSPHATE ADENOSYL 1982 HOMOCYSTEINE HYDROLASE (SAHH) WEAK INHIBITOR S- 979-92-0 S- 300 μM 890 g/kg High?? RADEKE ADENOSYL ADENOSYL Mw = ET AL, HOMOCYSTEINE HOMOCYSTEINE 384 1999 (SAH) HYDROLASE 2.3223 (SAHH) LD50, INHIBITOR mol/kg ??? S- (SAHH) INOSYL WEAK HOMOCYSTEINE INHIBITOR (SIH) SUGGESTED DAILY DOSAGE COMPOUND CAS G/70 KG NAME NO. FUNCTION ED50 LD50 TI ADULT REFERENCE 5′ 4754-39-6 (SAHH) 0.050 mM ???? ???? DEOXY INHIBITOR ADENOSINE 71678- S- 20 μM-0.050 mM LD50 ???? RADEKE 03-0 ADENOSYL of 0.29 μg ET AL, HOMOCYSTEINE mL 1999 HYDROLASE (SAHH) INHIBITOR ADENOSYL 39798- (SAHH) 125 μM 6250 μM >50 O'dea 1987 DIALDEHYDE 19-1 INHIBITOR p3656 (AD) NEPLANOCIN A 72877- (SAHH) 0.02-7 μG/ML 2.7-400  40-500 DE 50-0 INHIBITOR CLERCQ 1989, 1985 3- 102052- (SAHH) 0.04 400 1-10000 Bray et al., DEAZA 95-9 INHIBITOR 400 μG/ML 1700 μM (ROTA 2000 NEPLANOCIN A 2 μM VIRUS) DE C3-NPC-A 850 CLERCQ 1989, 1985 HUGGINS ET AL, 1999 SINEFUNGIN 58944- A)VIRION A) 50X $423/GRAM UELAND 73-3 MRNA NANO $160000/ 1982 METHYL MOLAR MOL AVILA ET TRANSFERASE B)10 μM MW AL, 1990 B) (SAHH) 4 mg/kg 381 WEAK body 50 INHIBITOR weight/ day SUGGESTED DAILY DOSAGE COMPOUND CAS G/70 KG NAME NO. FUNCTION ED50 LD50 TI ADULT REFERENCE N-B- 72599- α-glucosidase 150 μM Mw219 >15476 33 mg-2 g/ Chang et al DEOXY 27-0 inhibitor 3 mg/kg 2.1203 2733 day 2013 NOJIRIMYCIN body LD50, U.S. Pat. No. MIGLUSTAT weight mol/kg, 4849430 219 MW to 30 mg/kg LD50 U.S. Pat. No. body 1,300 mg 8097728 32.85 mg kg−1 Patented in (oral, USA only rat) 91 g methyldeoxy 69567- α-glucosidase U.S. Pat. No. NOJIRIMYCIN 10-8 inhibitor 4849430 Chang et al ARISTOMYCIN 80214- S- 4 μM 30 μM 8 2013 roxithromycin 83-1 ADENOSYL HUGGINS CaAdo HOMOCYSTEINE ET AL, HYDROLASE 1999 (SAHH) INHIBITOR s- 88096- (SAHH) LD50 carboxybutyl 03-1 INHIBITOR 500 mg/kg DL homocysteine CA-C3- 6736-58-9 S- 1.4 100 70 DE ADO ADENOSYL 30 μM 5640 μM 188 CLERCQ 3- HOMOCYSTEINE 1989, deazaadenosine HYDROLASE HUGGINS (SAHH) ET AL, INHIBITOR 1999 DDFA 131077- S- 54 13,900 257 HUGGINS MW 287 98-0 ADENOSYL ET AL, 5′-deoxy- HOMOCYSTEINE 1999 5′- HYDROLASE difluoroadenosine (SAHH) INHIBITOR QUERCETIN 117-39-5 (CAT B) IC50 Oral 376 0.03 g/day CHANDRAN MW 302 CATHEPSIN B 11 μM LD50 ET INHIBITOR 0.03 g (rat): AL., 2005 Vp30 activator 161 mg/kg JEDINAK inhibitor 11.27 g ET AL., 2006 Kasmi 2014 BERBERINE CasNo- (CAT B) IC50 Oral 11200 0.185 g/ CHANDRAN MW 336 2086-83-1 CATHEPSIN B 550 μM LD50 day ET Berberine INHIBITOR 0.185 g/ (mouse): AL., 2005 hydrochloride day >29,586 mg/kg; JEDINAK (CAS 2072 g ET AL., 633-65- 2006 8), CAS No. 2086-83-1 SUGGESTED DAILY DOSAGE COMPOUND CAS G/70 KG NAME NO. FUNCTION ED50 LD50 TI ADULT REFERENCE BETA- 508-02-1 (CAT B) IC50 9 μM LD50 = 35000 0.004 g CHANDRAN OLEANOLIC CATHEPSIN B 0.004 g >2000 mg/kg ET ACID INHIBITOR 140 g AL., 2005 457 MW JEDINAK ET AL., 2006 BETA- 77-52-1 (CAT B) IC50 8330 mg)/kg 166.6 0.2 g CHANDRAN URSOLIC CATHEPSIN B 10 μM 583.1 g 2916 ET ACID INHIBITOR 50 MG/KG AL., 2005 457 ED50 = JEDINAK 3.15 μg/ml) ET AL., 2006 Arginine 74-79-3 COLLAGEN 2.5 g LD50: 100 2.5 g/ BARBUL, MW 174 PRECURSOR 3600 mg/kg, day 2008 252 g Ornithine 70-26-8 COLLAGEN 3.5 g 5000 mg/kg 100 3.5 g/day BARBUL, MW 132 PRECURSOR 350 g 2008 VANADATE 13721- Inhibit ED50 = LD50 = 15400 0.5-1.5 mg/ TANAKA 187 39-6 proteolysis 3 +/− 330 mg/kg day ET AL. (CAT B) 0.7 23.1 g 1984 CATHEPSIN B micro M INHIBITOR HOMOCYSTEINE 6027-13-0 ENDOTHELIAL 50 μM 500 mg/kg 74 ?? is LU ET 135 BARRIER 0.4725 g 35 g therapeutic AL., 2010 ENHANCER window Harrington too et al., 2004 small? EGCG CAS 1) Folate IC 50 14,500 mg/kg 1450 0.7 g/ Alemdarog (epigallo 989-51-5 remover 34.8 μmole/l 1015 g day lu et al., catechin- 2) CAT 10 μg/ml 2007 3 gallate) B) Khafif et MW = 458 CATHEPSIN B al., 1998 INHIBITOR Gehring et 3) HSPA5 al., 2014, ATP St. Patrick binding Reid/Shurt site leff inhibitor et al, 4) NKAPPAB 2014 PATHWAY INHIBITOR EPZ- 1380288- DOT1L 3-70 nM >37,000- USD WO14100662 5676 87-8 INHIBITOR Ki of fold? 1222/50 mg A1 562.71 80 pM EPZ004777 1338466- DOT1L IC50 of (Rat 39333 $970/50 mg BERNT Molecular 77-5 INHIBITOR 0.4 nM LD50 = ET AL. Weight: 0.015 mg 590 mg/kg 2011 539.67 SGC CAS DOT1L IC50 of Rat 3.2 × Yu et al 0946 1561178- INHIBITOR 0.3 nM LD50 = 10⁶ 2012 619 = mw 17-3 0.2 μg/l 590 mg/kg) 13 μg 41.3 g. Mycophenolic 24280- INOSINE 0.30 μM 352 mg/kg 3428 Takhampunya acid 93-1 ✓ MONOPHOSPHATE 0.10 μg/ml 24 g et al. MW = DEHYDROGENASE 7 mg 2006 320.34 INHIBITOR AND/OR RNA TRANSLATION, Oleuropein 32619- VIRAL 55 nM >10,000 nM >181 Lee-Huang MW = 540 42-4 ✓ FUSION et al. 2007 AND Kasmi INTEGRATION 2014 Vp30 activator inhibitor Hydroxytyrosol 10597- VIRAL 61 nM >10,000 nM >164 Lee-Huang MW = 154 60-1 ✓ FUSION et al. 2007 AND INTEGRATION SGI-110 929901- DNA 438 nM Covre et 557.4 49-5 METHYLATION al, 2013 INHIBITOR UNC0631 1320288- G9a/GLP- IC50 = 2 mg/kg 1000? Zagni, ET 635.9. 19-4 mediated 4 nM AL., 2013 dimethylation of histone 3 on lysine 9 UNC0646 1320288- Potent and IC50 low 130-510 Liu et al., 621.9 17-2 selective values cellular 2011 inhibitor of the are 6 nM toxicity homologous and (EC50 = protein lysine 15 nM 4.7 μM methyltransferases, for G9a in and MCF7 GLP, cells respectively). Kaemferol 520-18-3 Vp30 activator 12.6 2.17 g/kg ? Kasmi Mw = 286 inhibitor and 2014 25.9 mM against JEV EPZ6438572 1403254- Protein 2.5 nM ? Knutson et 99-8 methyltransferase al, 2013 inhibitor Pediatric use Cordycepin CAS 73- 03-0

The SAHH inhibitor may be selected from any SAHH inhibitors known in the art and/or described herein, including DDFA (Huggins et al 1999). The DOT1L inhibitors may include any DOT1L inhibitor, known in the art.

The compositions of the present invention may be provided in any suitable dosage form. These dosage forms may be injectable, infusible, inhalable, edible, oral or combinations thereof, as are known in the art. According to some embodiments, the dosage form is an oral dosage form. Oral dosage forms comprise liquids (solutions, suspensions, and emulsions), semi-solids (pastes), and solids (tablets, capsules, powders, granules, premixes, and medicated blocks).

In another embodiment, additional methods of administering the compositions of the invention comprise injectable dosage forms. In another embodiment, the injectable is administered intraperitoneally. In another embodiment, the injectable is administered intramuscularly. In another embodiment, the injectable is administered intradermally. In another embodiment, the injectable is administered intravenously. Each possibility represents a separate embodiment of the present invention.

In another embodiment, the compositions are administered by intravenous, intra-arterial, or intra-muscular injection of a liquid preparation. Suitable liquid formulations include solutions, suspensions, dispersions, emulsions, oils and the like. In another embodiment, the compositions are administered intravenously and are thus formulated in a form suitable for intravenous administration. In another embodiment, the pharmaceutical compositions are administered intra-arterially and are thus formulated in a form suitable for intra-arterial administration. In another embodiment, the compositions are administered intra-muscularly and are thus formulated in a form suitable for intra-muscular administration.

Additionally, according to some embodiments of the present invention, the at least one neuro-protective agent is provided in a pharmaceutically effective amount and wherein the at least one neuro-protective agent is selected from the group consisting of; erythropoietin, an erythropoietin derivative, an extract of at least one of; Ginko biloba; Hydrocotyle asiatica, St. Johns Wort, Kava Kava, Passion Flower, Skull Cap, valerian, vervain, passionflower and catnip; Omega 3, a myelin precursor, bilobide, ginsenoside, ginseng radix, Cantella asiatica, Peoniae alba, Radix paeonifloria, watermelon extract and a cantaloupe extract.

According to some additional embodiments of the present invention, the slow release formulation includes at least one of a POLYOX™, METHOCEL™ and ETHOCEL™ excipient. According to some additional embodiments of the present invention, the slow release dosage form including a pharmaceutical composition as described herein covered by at least one non-allergenic, non-prolamine polymer layer.

According to some additional embodiments of the present invention, the slow release dosage form the dosage form is non allergenic. According to some additional embodiments of the present invention, the slow release dosage form does not comprise animal matter (is vegetarian). According to some additional embodiments of the present invention, the slow release dosage form is kosher.

According to some additional embodiments of the present invention, a use of a pharmaceutical composition is provided for the preparation of a medicament suitable for administration to a human in a pharmaceutically effective amount, wherein the medicament is suitable for treating a disease or disorder in the human.

According to some additional embodiments of the present invention, the composition is suitable for oral, parenteral, transdermal, intra-venous or intra-muscular administration.

According to some embodiments, the composition is a slow-release composition. In some cases, the slow release composition is formulated for provision by at least one of an intravenous drip, a trans-dermal device and a slow-release oral formulation.

Some examples of oral dosage forms in the art include, WO90/04391, which discloses an oral dosage form of omega-3 polyunsaturated acids to overcome the problems of vascular diseases. It is known to supply said acids in soft gelatine capsule shells.

EP 2 240 581 B1 discloses a gelatine capsule for pharmaceutical use with a controlled release of active ingredients and a process for the preparation of said gelatine capsules. During said process xylose is added to the liquid gelatine from which afterwards gelatine capsules are formed. Gelatine capsules manufactured according to the process provide retarded release of active ingredients.

U.S. Pat. No. 7,264,824 discloses and oral dosage form for food and food supplements, as well as dietetics comprising polyunsaturated acids in a xylose-hardened gelatine capsule with a retarded release time. According to some embodiments of the present invention, the compositions described herein may be in a suspension or emulsion.

A suspension is a coarse dispersion of insoluble drug particles, generally with a diameter exceeding 1 μm, in a liquid (usually aqueous) medium. Suspensions are useful for administering insoluble or poorly soluble drugs/components or in situations when the presence of a finely divided form of the material in the GI tract is required. The taste of most drugs is less noticeable in suspension than in solution, due to the drug being less soluble in suspension. Particle size is an important determinant of the dissolution rate and bioavailability of drugs in suspension. In addition to the excipients described above for solutions, suspensions include surfactants and thickening agents. Surfactants wet the solid particles, thereby ensuring the particles disperse readily throughout the liquid. Thickening agents reduce the rate at which particles settle to the bottom of the container. Some settling is acceptable, provided the sediment can be readily dispersed when the container is shaken. Because hard masses of sediment do not satisfy this criterion, caking of suspensions is not acceptable.

An emulsion is a system consisting of 2 immiscible liquid phases, one of which is dispersed throughout the other in the form of fine droplets; droplet diameter generally ranges from 0.1-100 μm. The 2 phases of an emulsion are known as the dispersed phase and the continuous phase. Emulsions are inherently unstable and are stabilized through the use of an emulsifying agent, which prevents coalescence of the dispersed droplets. Creaming, as occurs with milk, also occurs with pharmaceutical emulsions. However, it is not a serious problem because a uniform dispersion returns upon shaking. Creaming is, nonetheless, undesirable because it is associated with an increased likelihood of the droplets coalescing and the emulsion breaking. Other additives include buffers, antioxidants, and preservatives. Emulsions for oral administration are usually oil (the active ingredient) in water, and facilitate the administration of oily substances such as castor oil or liquid paraffin in a more palatable form.

A paste is a 2-component semi-solid in which drug is dispersed as a powder in an aqueous or fatty base. The particle size of the active ingredient in pastes can be as large as 100 μm. The vehicle containing the drug may be water; a polyhydroxy liquid such as glycerin, propylene glycol, or polyethylene glycol; a vegetable oil; or a mineral oil. Other formulation excipients include thickening agents, cosolvents, adsorbents, humectants, and preservatives. The thickening agent may be a naturally occurring material such as acacia or tragacanth, or a synthetic or chemically modified derivative such as xanthum gum or hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose. The degree of cohesiveness, plasticity, and syringeability of pastes is attributed to the thickening agent. It may be necessary to include a cosolvent to increase the solubility of the drug. Syneresis of pastes is a form of instability in which the solid and liquid components of the formulation separate over time; it is prevented by including an adsorbent such as microcrystalline cellulose. A humectant (eg, glycerin or propylene glycol) is used to prevent the paste that collects at the nozzle of the dispenser from forming a hard crust. Microbial growth in the formulation is inhibited using a preservative. It is critical that pastes have a pleasant taste or are tasteless.

A tablet consists of one or more active ingredients and numerous excipients and may be a conventional tablet that is swallowed whole, a chewable tablet, or a modified-release tablet (more commonly referred to as a modified-release bolus due to its large unit size). Conventional and chewable tablets are used to administer drugs to dogs and cats, whereas modified-release boluses are administered to cattle, sheep, and goats. The physical and chemical stability of tablets is generally better than that of liquid dosage forms. The main disadvantages of tablets are the bioavailability of poorly water-soluble drugs or poorly absorbed drugs, and the local irritation of the GI mucosa that some drugs may cause.

A capsule is an oral dosage form usually made from gelatin and filled with an active ingredient and excipients. Two common capsule types are available: hard gelatin capsules for solid-fill formulations, and soft gelatin capsules for liquid-fill or semi-solid-fill formulations. Soft gelatin capsules are suitable for formulating poorly water-soluble drugs because they afford good drug release and absorption by the GI tract. Gelatin capsules are frequently more expensive than tablets but have some advantages. For example, particle size is rarely altered during capsule manufacture, and capsules mask the taste and odor of the active ingredient and protect photolabile ingredients.

A powder is a formulation in which a drug powder is mixed with other powdered excipients to produce a final product for oral administration. Powders have better chemical stability than liquids and dissolve faster than tablets or capsules because disintegration is not an issue. This translates into faster absorption for those drugs characterized by dissolution rate-limited absorption. Unpleasant tastes can be more pronounced with powders than with other dosage forms and can be a particular concern with in-feed powders, in which it contributes to variable ingestion of the dose. Moreover, sick animals often eat less and are therefore not amenable to treatment with in-feed powder formulations. Drug powders are principally used prophylactically in feed, or formulated as a soluble powder for addition to drinking water or milk replacer. Powders have also been formulated with emulsifying agents to facilitate their administration as liquid drenches.

A granule is a dosage form consisting of powder particles that have been aggregated to form a larger mass, usually 2-4 mm in diameter. Granulation overcomes segregation of the different particle sizes during storage and/or dose administration, the latter being a potential source of inaccurate dosing. Granules and powders generally behave similarly; however, granules must deaggregate prior to dissolution and absorption.

A premix is a solid dosage form in which an active ingredient, such as a coccidiostat, production enhancer, or nutritional supplement, is formulated with excipients. Premix products are mixed homogeneously with feed at rates (when expressed on an active ingredient basis) that range from a few milligrams to ˜200 g/ton of food/beverage The density, particle size, and geometry of the premix particles should match as closely as possible those of the feed in which the premix will be incorporated to facilitate uniform mixing. Issues such as instability, electrostatic charge, and hygroscopicity must also be addressed. The excipients present in premix formulations include carriers, liquid binders, diluents, anti-caking agents, and anti-dust agents. Carriers, such as wheat middlings, soybean mill run, and rice hulls, bind active ingredients to their surfaces and are important in attaining uniform mixing of the active ingredient. A liquid binding agent, such as a vegetable oil, should be included in the formulation whenever a carrier is used. Diluents increase the bulk of premix formulations, but unlike carriers, do not bind the active ingredients. Examples of diluents include ground limestone, dicalcium phosphate, dextrose, and kaolin. Caking in a premix formulation may be caused by hygroscopic ingredients and is addressed by adding small amounts of anti-caking agents such as calcium silicate, silicon dioxide, and hydrophobic starch. The dust associated with powdered premix formulations can have serious implications for both operator safety and economic losses, and is reduced by including a vegetable oil or light mineral oil in the formulation. An alternate approach to overcoming dust is to granulate the premix formulation.

A medicated block is a compressed feed material that contains an active ingredient, such as a drug, anthelmintic, surfactant (for bloat prevention), or a nutritional supplement, and is commonly packaged in a cardboard box. Ruminants typically have free access to the medicated block over several days, and variable consumption may be problematic. This concern is addressed by ensuring the active ingredient is nontoxic, stable, palatable, and preferably of low solubility. In addition, excipients in the formulation modulate consumption by altering the palatability and/or the hardness of the medicated block. For example, molasses increases palatability and sodium chloride decreases it. Additionally, the incorporation of a binder such as lignin sulfonate in blocks manufactured by compression or magnesium oxide in blocks manufactured by chemical reaction, increases hardness. The hygroscopic nature of molasses in a formulation may also impact the hardness of medicated blocks and is addressed by using appropriate packaging.

In another embodiment, the composition of the present invention is in a chewable oral dosage form. In another embodiment, the chewable oral dosage form is a chewable tablet. In another embodiment, the chewable tablet of the invention is taken slowly by chewing or sucking in the mouth. In another embodiment, the chewable tablet of the invention enables the vitamins contained therein to be orally administered without drinking.

In another embodiment of the present invention, the composition further comprises fructose, sorbitol, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, or any combination thereof. In another embodiment, the composition further comprises chamomile. In another embodiment, the composition further comprises ginger. In another embodiment, the composition further comprises peppermint. In another embodiment, the composition further comprises anise. In another embodiment, the composition of the present invention is in the form of a chewing gum product. In another embodiment, chewing gum compositions contemplated by the present invention comprise all types of sugar and sugarless chewing gums and chewing gum formulations known to those skilled in the art, including regular and bubble gum types. In another embodiment, chewing gum compositions of the invention comprise a chewing gum base, a modifier, a bulking agent or sweetener, and one or more other additives such as, flavoring agents, colorants and antioxidants. In another embodiment, the modifying agents are used to soften, plasticize and/or compatibilize one or more of the components of the gum base and/or of the formulation as a whole.

In another embodiment, the present invention provides a soft, chewable dosage form which is pliable and chewy, yet dissolves quickly in the mouth, has a long shelf life, contains little moisture which improves stability and decreases the tendency for the dosage form to dry out, does not require cooking or heating as part of the manufacturing process. In another embodiment, the dosage form is used as a matrix for vitamins.

In another embodiment, the chewable tablet of the invention comprises a metal salt such as calcium, magnesium, aluminum salt, or any mixture thereof. In another embodiment, the chewable tablet of the invention comprises hydroxyalkyl cellulose. In another embodiment, the chewable tablet of the invention comprises low viscosity hydroxyalkyl cellulose. In another embodiment, the chewable tablet of the invention comprises high viscosity hydroxyalkyl cellulose.

In another embodiment, the chewable tablet of the invention comprises various additives. In another embodiment, the chewable tablet of the invention comprises sweeteners. In another embodiment, the chewable tablet of the invention comprises acidic ingredients. In another embodiment, the chewable tablet of the invention comprises taste correctives. In another embodiment, the chewable tablet of the invention comprises polymeric compounds. In another embodiment, the chewable tablet of the invention comprises essential oils.

In another embodiment, the chewable tablet of the invention is a soft tablet. In another embodiment, the chewable tablet of the invention is made in a state of soft candy. In another embodiment, the chewable tablet of the invention is made in a state of jelly.

In another embodiment, the chewable tablet of the invention comprises a core comprising the vitamins of the invention. In another embodiment, the chewable tablet of the invention comprises an outer layer wrapping the core which is made up of chewable base such as a gum, a soft candy or a caramel.

In another embodiment, sugar used in the present invention may be selected from the group consisting of white sugar, liquid glucose, sorbitol, dextrose, isomalt, liquid maltitol, aspartame and lactose, and this sugar may comprise 30-90 weight % by total weight of the ingredients.

In another embodiment, the chewable tablet of the invention comprises a sweetener such as but not limited to: glucose (corn syrup), dextrose, invert sugar, fructose, and mixtures thereof (when not used as a carrier); saccharin and its various salts such as the sodium salt; dipeptide sweeteners such as aspartame; dihydrochalcone compounds, glycyrrhizin; Stevia Rebaudiana (Stevioside); chloro derivatives of sucrose such as suralose; sugar alcohols such as sorbitol, mannitol, xylitol, and the like. In another embodiment, glycerin, lecithin, hydrogenated palm oil or glyceryl monostearate are used as a protecting agent of crystallization of the sugars in 0.02-3.0 weight % by total weight of the ingredients, to prevent adhesion to oral cavity and improve the soft property of the products.

In another embodiment, isomalt or liquid maltitol are used as an enhancing agent of chewing property. In another embodiment, gelatin or arabic gum are used as a keeping agent of hardness and extension property in 0.1-3.0 weight % by total weight of the ingredients. In another embodiment, food flavor or a fruits extract; a souring agent such as citric acid are added in adequate amount. In another embodiment, a coloring agent such as a food color is optionally added in a small amount.

Yet a further embodiment of the present invention includes the use of an effervescent disintegration agent. In another embodiment, its action aids in the masking of objectionable taste of the vitamins.

In another embodiment, of the present invention the effervescent disintegration agent is an acid. In another embodiment, of the present invention the effervescent disintegration agent is citric acid. In another embodiment, of the present invention the effervescent disintegration agent is tartaric acid.

In another embodiment, the chewable tablet of the invention comprises a crystallization modifier such but not limited to, surfactants (Spans™ and Tweens™), dextrose, polyethylene glycol (PEG), polypropylene glycol (PPG), etc. These modifiers generally provide controlled acceleration of crystallization while the matrix is bound. In another embodiment, these crystallization modifiers enhance the formation of a crystalline frame and the conversion of the remaining mass.

In another embodiment, crystallization modifiers are surfactants having a hydrophilic to lipid balance (HLB) of six or greater, i.e., they have the same degree of hydrophilicity as surfactants characterized by degree of HLB. In another embodiment, such materials include, but are not limited to anionic, cationic and zwitterionic surfactants as well as neutral materials which have an HLB of six or greater. In another embodiment, crystallization modifiers are hydrophilic materials having polyethylene oxide linkages. In another embodiment, crystallization modifiers have a molecular weight of at least 100.

In another embodiment, the chewable tablet of the invention comprises a filler. In another embodiment, filler increases the bulk of the tablet. In another embodiment, the filler is calcium sulfate, both di- and tri basic, starch, calcium carbonate, microcrystalline cellulose, modified starches, lactose, sucrose, mannitol, sorbitol, or any combination thereof. In another embodiment, the chewable tablet of the invention comprises a binder such as but not limited to: starches, pregelatinize starches, gelatin, polyvinylpyrrolidone, methylcellulose, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, ethylcellulose, polyacrylamides, polyvinyloxoazolidone, and polyvinylalcohols.

In another embodiment, the chewable tablet of the invention comprises a lubricant such as but not limited to: magnesium stearate, calcium stearate, zinc stearate, hydrogenated vegetable oils, sterotex, polyoxyethylene, monostearate, talc, polyethyleneglycol, sodium benzoate, sodium lauryl sulfate, magnesium lauryl sulfate and light mineral oil.

In another embodiment, the chewable tablet of the invention comprises a dispersion enhancer such as but not limited to: starch, alginic acid, polyvinylpyrrolidones, guar gum, partially hydrolyzed guar gum, kaolin, bentonite, purified wood cellulose, sodium starch glycolate, isoamorphous silicate, and microcrystalline cellulose as high HLB emulsifier surfactants.

In another embodiment, the chewable tablet of the invention comprises an absorbent such as but not limited to: maltodextrin. In another embodiment, the chewable tablet of the invention comprises an emulsifier such as but not limited to: Mono- and diglycerides, Oleaginous substances such as food oils like Medium, Chain Triglycerides (MCT), and Stearine D 17.

In another embodiment, the chewable tablet of the invention comprises a water soluble bulking agent such as but not limited to: hydrocolloid thickeners and binders, such as gum arabic, pectins, modified starches, alginates, carrageenans, xanthan gums, carboxymethylcellulose, methylcellulose, hydroxyethylcellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, propylene glycol alginate, polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), carboxyvinyl polymers (such as Carbopol®), polyethylene oxide polymers (such as Polyox®), sorbitol, xylitol, sucrose, fructose, dextrose, mannitol, starch maltodextrin, corn syrup solids, or combinations thereof.

In another embodiment, the chewable tablet of the invention comprises a water insoluble bulking agent such as but not limited to: talc, dicalcium phosphate, powdered celluloses, microcrystalline celluloses and antacid compounds. In another embodiment, the chewable tablet of the invention comprises vitamins in compressed particles. In another embodiment, individual particles are coated with a blend of cellulose acetate or cellulose acetate butyrate and polyvinyl pyrrolidone (USP Povidone or “PVP”). In another embodiment, the coating provides excellent taste masking while still permitting acceptable bioavailability of the vitamins. In another embodiment, the chewable tablet

In another embodiment, the invention relates to a composition of the invention comprised within chewable and edible soft gelatin capsules, the shells of which comprise gelatin, water, plasticizer and a hydrogenated starch hydrolysate. In another embodiment, soft gelatin shell comprises about 10-45% gelatin; about 5-30% water; about 12-35% plasticizer; and about 2-25% of a hydrogenated starch hydrolysate. In another embodiment, the shell encloses a soft gelatin capsule fill material. In another embodiment, the gelatin may be of Type A, Type B, or a mixture thereof. In another embodiment, in order to augment the taste and chewability of the capsule shell, as well as to assist in the rapid dissolution of the shell upon chewing, the present capsule shell further comprises a hydrogenated starch hydrolysate.

The compositions and dosage forms of the present invention are useful in promoting health and preventing or treating a large number of disorders in human patients and other mammalian subjects.

In additional embodiments of the present invention, compositions and methods are provided for treating and/or preventing heart disease, such as, but not limited to, atherosclerotic and hypertensive diseases, congenital heart disease, rheumatic heart disease, and other conditions.

In further embodiments of the present invention, compositions and methods are provided for treating and/or preventing peripheral blood vessel disorders. Peripheral blood vessel disorders affect the blood vessels of the arms, legs, and trunk (except those supplying the heart). These disorders include disorders of the blood vessels supplying the brain, namely cerebrovascular disorders.

In additional embodiments of the present invention, compositions and methods are provided for treating and/or preventing blood disorders, disorders of nutrition or metabolism, hormonal disorders, bone, joint or muscle disorders, spinal cord or nervous disorders, immunological disorders, infectious disorders, urinary tract and kidney disorders, or skin disorders, vitamin deficiencies and other nutritional disorders, lung or airway disorders, digestive disorders, or reproductive disorders.

The compositions may be provided to the subject in an oral dosage form. In some cases, the oral dosage form includes a capsule.

In other embodiments, the oral dosage form may be chewable. The oral dosage form may further comprise at least one of fructose, sorbitol, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, or a combination thereof.

In some cases, the oral dosage form includes at least one additional antioxidant. The oral dosage form may also include additional agents and components.

The compositions of the present invention may comprise an additional active agent. The additional active agent is selected from the group consisting of active herbal extracts, acaricides, age spot and keratose removing agents, allergen, analgesics, local anesthetics, antiacne agents, antiallergic agents, antiaging agents, antibacterials, antibiotic agents, antiburn agents, anticancer agents, antidandruff agents, antidepressants, antidermatitis agents, antiedemics, antihistamines, antihelminths, antihyperkeratolyte agents, antiinflammatory agents, antiirritants, antilipemics, antimicrobials, antimycotics, antiproliferative agents, antioxidants, anti-wrinkle agents, antipruritics, antipsoriatic agents, antirosacea agents antiseborrheic agents, antiseptic, antiswelling agents, antiviral agents, anti-yeast agents, astringents, topical cardiovascular agents, chemotherapeutic agents, corticosteroids, dicarboxylic acids, disinfectants, fungicides, hair growth regulators, hormones, hydroxy acids, immunosuppressants, immunoregulating agents, insecticides, insect repellents, keratolytic agents, lactams, metals, metal oxides, mitocides, neuropeptides, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, oxidizing agents, pediculicides, photodynamic therapy agents, retinoids, sanatives, scabicides, self tanning agents, skin whitening agents, asoconstrictors, vasodilators, vitamins, vitamin D derivatives, wound healing agents and wart removers.

According to some embodiments the antibiotic agent is selected from the group consisting of beta-lactam antibiotics, aminoglycosides, ansa-type antibiotics, anthraquinones, antibiotic azoles, antibiotic glycopeptides, macrolides, antibiotic nucleosides, antibiotic peptides, antibiotic polyenes, antibiotic polyethers, quinolones, antibiotic steroids, sulfonamides, tetracycline, dicarboxylic acids, antibiotic metals including antibiotic metal ions, oxidizing agents, substances that release free radicals and/or active oxygen, cationic antimicrobial agents, quaternary ammonium compounds, biguanides, triguanides, bisbiguanides and analogs and polymers thereof, naturally occurring antibiotic compounds, including antibiotic plant oils and antibiotic plant extracts and any one of the following antibiotic compounds: chlorhexidine acetate, chlorhexidine gluconate and chlorhexidine hydrochloride, picloxydine, alexidine, polihexanide, chlorproguanil hydrochloride, proguanil hydrochloride, metformin hydrochloride, phenformin, buformin hydrochloride, abomycin, acetomycin, acetoxycycloheximide, acetylnanaomycin, an actinoplanes sp. compound, actinopyrone, aflastatin, albacarcin, albacarcin, albofungin, albofungin, alisamycin, alpha-R,S-methoxycarbonylbenzylmonate, altromycin, amicetin, amycin, amycin demanoyl compound, amycine, amycomycin, anandimycin, anisomycin, anthramycin, anti-syphilis imune substance, anti-tuberculosis imune substance, antibiotic from Eschericia coli, antibiotics from Streptomyces refuineus, anticapsin, antimycin, aplasmomycin, aranorosin, aranorosinol, arugomycin, ascofuranone, ascomycin, ascosin, Aspergillus flavus antibiotic, asukamycin, aurantinin, an Aureolic acid antibiotic substance, aurodox, avilamycin, azidamfenicol, azidimycin, bacillaene, a Bacillus larvae antibiotic, bactobolin, benanomycin, benzanthrin, benzylmonate, bicozamycin, bravomicin, brodimoprim, butalactin, calcimycin, calvatic acid, candiplanecin, carumonam, carzinophilin, celesticetin, cepacin, cerulenin, cervinomycin, chartreusin, chloramphenicol, chloramphenicol palmitate, chloramphenicol succinate sodium, chlorflavonin, chlorobiocin, chlorocarcin, chromomycin, ciclopirox, ciclopirox olamine, citreamicin, cladosporin, clazamycin, clecarmycin, clindamycin, coliformin, collinomycin, copiamycin, corallopyronin, corynecandin, coumermycin, culpin, cuprimyxin, cyclamidomycin, cycloheximide, dactylomycin, danomycin, danubomycin, delaminomycin, demethoxyrapamycin, demethylscytophycin, dermadin, desdamethine, dexylosyl-benanomycin, pseudoaglycone, dihydromocimycin, dihydronancimycin, diumycin, dnacin, dorrigocin, dynemycin, dynemycin triacetate, ecteinascidin, efrotomycin, endomycin, ensanchomycin, equisetin, ericamycin, esperamicin, ethylmonate, everninomicin, feldamycin, flambamycin, flavensomycin, florfenicol, fluvomycin, fosfomycin, fosfonochlorin, fredericamycin, frenolicin, fumagillin, fumifungin, funginon, fusacandin, fusafungin, gelbecidine, glidobactin, grahamimycin, granaticin, griseofulvin, griseoviridin, grisonomycin, hayumicin, hayumicin, hazymicin, hedamycin, heneicomycin, heptelicid acid, holomycin, humidin, isohematinic acid, karnatakin, kazusamycin, kristenin, L-dihydrophenylalanine, a L-isoleucyl-L-2-amino-4-(4′-amino-2′, 5′-cyclohexadienyl) derivative, lanomycin, leinamycin, leptomycin, libanomycin, lincomycin, lomofungin, lysolipin, magnesidin, manumycin, melanomycin, methoxycarbonylmethylmonate, methoxycarbonylethylmonate, methoxycarbonylphenylmonate, methyl pseudomonate, methylmonate, microcin, mitomalcin, mocimycin, moenomycin, monoacetyl cladosporin, monomethyl cladosporin, mupirocin, mupirocin calcium, mycobacidin, myriocin, myxopyronin, pseudoaglycone, nanaomycin, nancimycin, nargenicin, neocarcinostatin, neoenactin, neothramycin, nifurtoinol, nocardicin, nogalamycin, novobiocin, octylmonate, olivomycin, orthosomycin, oudemansin, oxirapentyn, oxoglaucine methiodide, pactacin, pactamycin, papulacandin, paulomycin, phaeoramularia fungicide, phenelfamycin, phenyl, cerulenin, phenylmonate, pholipomycin, pirlimycin, pleuromutilin, a polylactone derivative, polynitroxin, polyoxin, porfiromycin, pradimicin, prenomycin, Prop-2-enylmonate, protomycin, Pseudomonas antibiotic, pseudomonic acid, purpuromycin, pyrinodemin, pyrrolnitrin, pyrrolomycin, amino, chloro pentenedioic acid, rapamycin,rebeccamycin, resistomycin, reuterin, reveromycin, rhizocticin, roridin, rubiflavin, naphthyridinomycin, saframycin, saphenamycin, sarkomycin, sarkomycin, sclopularin, selenomycin, siccanin, spartanamicin, spectinomycin, spongistatin, stravidin, streptolydigin, streptomyces arenae antibiotic complex, streptonigrin, streptothricins, streptovitacin, streptozotocine, a strobilurin derivative, stubomycin, sulfamethoxazol-trimethoprim, sakamycin, tejeramycin, terpentecin, tetrocarcin, thermorubin, thermozymocidin, thiamphenicol, thioaurin, thiolutin, thiomarinol, thiomarinol, tirandamycin, tolytoxin, trichodermin, trienomycin, trimethoprim, trioxacarcin, tyrissamycin, umbrinomycin, unphenelfamycin, urauchimycin, usnic acid, uredolysin, variotin, vermisporin, verrucarin, metronidazole, erythromycin and analogs, salts and derivatives thereof.

According to some embodiments, the additional active agent is selected from the group consisting of alclometasone dipropionate, amcinafel, amcinafide, amcinonide, beclomethasone, beclomethasone dipropionate, betamethsone, betamethasone benzoate, betamethasone dexamethasone-phosphate, dipropionate, betamethasone valerate, budesonide, chloroprednisone, chlorprednisone acetate, clescinolone, clobetasol, clobetasol propionate, clobetasol valerate, clobetasone, clobetasone butyrate, clocortelone, cortisone, cortodoxone, craposone butyrate, desonide, desoxymethasone, dexamethasone, desoxycorticosterone acetate, dichlorisone, diflorasone diacetate, diflucortolone valerate, diflurosone diacetate, diflurprednate, fluadrenolone, flucetonide, flucloronide, fluclorolone acetonide, flucortine butylesters, fludroxycortide, fludrocortisone, flumethasone, flumethasone pivalate, flumethasone pivalate, flunisolide, fluocinolone, fluocinolone acetonide, fluocinonide, fluocortin butyl, fluocortolone, fluorometholone, fluosinolone acetonide, fluperolone, fluprednidene acetate, fluprednisolone hydrocortamate, fluradrenolone, fluradrenolone acetonide, flurandrenolone, fluticasone, halcinonide, halobetasol, hydrocortisone, hydrocortisone acetate, hydrocortisone butyrate, hydrocortisone cyclopentylpropionate, hydrocortisone valerate, hydroxyltriamcinolone, medrysone, meprednisone, .alpha.-methyl dexamethasone, methylprednisolone, methylprednisolone acetate, mometasone furoate, paramethasone, prednisolone, prednisone, pregnenolone, progesterone, spironolactone, triamcinolone, triamcinolone acetonide and derivatives, esters and salts thereof.

According to some embodiments, the compositions of the present invention comprise a metal salt such as calcium, magnesium, zinc, selenium, copper, vanadium, chromium, iron, aluminum salt, or any mixture thereof.

According to some embodiments, the compositions of the present invention further comprise a buffering agent. The buffering agent can be any of the known buffering systems used in pharmaceutical or cosmetic formulations as would be appreciated by a man of the art. It can also be an organic acid, a carboxylic acid, a fatty acid an amino acid, an aromatic acid, an alpha or beta hydroxyl acid an organic base or a nitrogen containing compound.

According to some embodiments, the compositions of the present invention further comprise a pH modulating agent. The term pH modulating agent is used to describe an agent which can effect pH in an aqueous solution the term modulating agent more particularly means an acid or base or buffer system or combinations thereof, which is introduced into or is present in and acts to modulate the ionic or polar characteristics and any acidity or basicity balance of a composition.

According to some embodiments, the compositions of the present invention further comprise an antiviral agent Suitable antiviral agents include but are not limited to, acyclovir, gancyclovir, ribavirin, amantadine, rimantadine nucleoside-analog reverse transcriptase inhibitors, such as zidovudine, didanosine, zalcitabine, tavudine, lamivudine and vidarabine, non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors, such as nevirapine and delavirdine, protease inhibitors, such as saquinavir, ritonavir, indinavir and nelfinavir, and interferons and derivatives, esters, salts and mixtures thereof.

According to some embodiments, the compositions of the present invention further comprise a chemotherapeutic agent. Suitable chemotherapeutic agents include but are not limited to daunorubicin, doxorubicin, idarubicin, amrubicin, pirarubicin, epirubicin, mitoxantrone, etoposide, teniposide, vinblastine, vincristine, mitomycin C, 5-FU, paclitaxel, docetaxel, actinomycin D, colchicine, topotecan, irinotecan, gemcitabine cyclosporin, verapamil, valspodor, probenecid, MK571, GF120918, LY335979, biricodar, terfenadine, quinidine, pervilleine A, XR9576 and derivatives, esters, salts and mixtures thereof.

According to some embodiments, the compositions of the present invention further comprise a corticosteroid. Suitable corticosteroids include but are not limited to alclometasone dipropionate, amcinafel, amcinafide, amcinonide, beclomethasone, beclomethasone dipropionate, betamethsone, betamethasone benzoate, betamethasone dexamethasone-phosphate, dipropionate, betamethasone valerate, budesonide, chloroprednisone, chlorprednisone acetate, clescinolone, clobetasol, clobetasol propionate, clobetasol valerate, clobetasone, clobetasone butyrate, clocortelone, cortisone, cortodoxone, craposone butyrate, desonide, desoxymethasone, dexamethasone, desoxycorticosterone acetate, dichlorisone, diflorasone diacetate, diflucortolone valerate, diflurosone diacetate, diflurprednate, fluadrenolone, flucetonide, flucloronide, fluclorolone acetonide, flucortine butylesters, fludroxycortide, fludrocortisone, flumethasone, flumethasone pivalate, flumethasone pivalate, flunisolide, fluocinolone, fluocinolone acetonide, fluocinonide, fluocortin butyl, fluocortolone, fluorometholone, fluosinolone acetonide, fluperolone, fluprednidene acetate, fluprednisolone hydrocortamate, fluradrenolone, fluradrenolone acetonide, flurandrenolone, fluticasone, halcinonide, halobetasol, hydrocortisone, hydrocortisone acetate, hydrocortisone butyrate, hydrocortisone cyclopentylpropionate, hydrocortisone valerate, hydroxyltriamcinolone, medrysone, meprednisone, .alpha.-methyl dexamethasone, methylprednisolone, methylprednisolone acetate, mometasone furoate, paramethasone, prednisolone, prednisone, pregnenolone, progesterone, spironolactone, triamcinolone, triamcinolone acetonide and derivatives, esters, salts and mixtures thereof.

According to some embodiments, the compositions of the present invention further comprise an analgesic. Suitable analgesics include but are not limited to benzocaine, butamben picrate, dibucaine, dimethisoquin, dyclonine, lidocaine, pramoxine, tetracaine, salicylates and derivatives, esters, salts and mixtures thereof.

According to some embodiments, the compositions of the present invention further comprise a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent. Suitable non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent include but are not limited to azelaic acid, oxicams, piroxicam, isoxicam, tenoxicam, sudoxicam, CP-14,304, salicylates, aspirin, disalcid, benorylate, trilisate, safapryn, solprin, diflunisal, fendosal, acetic acid derivatives, diclofenac, fenclofenac, indomethacin, sulindac, tolmetin, isoxepac, furofenac, tiopinac, zidometacin, acematacin, fentiazac, zomepirac, clindanac, oxepinac, felbinac, ketorolac, fenamates, mefenamic, meclofenamic, flufenamic, niflumic, tolfenamic acids, propionic acid derivatives, ibuprofen, naproxen, benoxaprofen, flurbiprofen, ketoprofen, fenoprofen, fenbufen, indopropfen, pirprofen, carprofen, oxaprozin, pranoprofen, miroprofen, tioxaprofen, suprofen, alminoprofen, tiaprofen, pyrazoles, phenylbutazone, oxyphenbutazone, feprazone, azapropazone, trimethazone and derivatives, esters, salts and mixtures thereof.

According to some embodiments, the compositions of the present invention further comprise a vasodilator. Suitable vasodilators include but are not limited to agents that modulate the activity of the enzyme nitric oxide synthase, nicotinic acid, ethyl nicotinate, amyl nitrite, amyl nitrate, ethyl nitrite, butyl nitrite, isobutyl nitrite, glyceryl trinitrate, octyl nitrite, sodium nitrite, sodium nitroprusside, clonitrate, erythrityl tetranitrate, isosorbide mononitrate, isosorbide dinitrate, mannitol hexanitrate, pentaerythritol tetranitrate, penetrinitol, triethanolamine trinitrate, trolnitrate phosphate (triethanolamine trinitrate diphosphate), propatylnitrate, nitrite esters of sugars, nitrite esters of polyols, nitrate esters of sugars, nitrate esters of polyols, nicorandil, apresoline, diazoxide, hydralazine, hydrochlorothiazide, minoxidil, pentaerythritol, tolazoline, scoparone, a beta-adrenergic blocker, an alpha-adrenoceptor blocker, a prostaglandin, sildenafil, dipyridamole, catecholamine, isoproternol, furosemide, prostaglandin, prostacyclin, enalaprilat, morphine, acepromazine, prazosin (α-blocker), enalapril, Captopril, amlodipine, minoxidil, tadalafil, vardenafil, phenylephrin, etilefein, caffeine, capsaicin, an extract capsicum, achillea millefolium (Yarrow), allium sativum (garlic), amoracia rusticana (horseradish), berberis vulgaris (barberry), cimicifuga racemosa (black cohosh), coleus forskholii (coleus), coptis (goldenthread), crataegus (hawthorn), eleutherococcus senticosus (siberian ginseng), Ginkgo biloba (ginkgo), melissa offiicnalis (lemon balm), Olea europaea (olive leaf), panax ginseng (Chinese ginseng), petroselinum crispum (parsley), scutellaria baicalensis (baical skullcap), tilia europaea (linden flower), trigonella foenum-graecum (fenugreek), Urtica dioica (nettles), valeriana officinalis (valerian), viburnum (cramp, bark, black haw), veratrum viride (American hellebore), verbena officinalis (vervain), xanthoxylum americanum (prickly ash), Zingiber officinale (ginger), rauwolfia serpentina (Indian snakeroot), viscum album, wild yam, sasparilla, licorice, damiana, yucca, saw palmetto, gotu kola (centella asiatica), yohimbine and salts, hazel nut, brazil nut and walnut, and derivatives, esters, salts and mixtures thereof.

According to some embodiments, the compositions of the present invention further comprise a vasoconstrictor. Suitable vasodilators include but are not limited to ephedrine, epinephrine, phenylephrine, angiotensin, vasopressin; an extract ephedra sinica (ma huang), polygonum bistorta (bistort root), hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel), hydrastis canadensis (goldenseal), lycopus virginicus (bugleweed), aspidosperma quebracho (quebracho blanco), cytisus scoparius (scotch broom) and cypressand and derivatives, esters, salts and mixtures thereof.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C may be produced according to any method known in the art today or by any future method. The vitamin C may be from a natural source, semi-synthetic source, synthetic source or combinations thereof. It may be extracted from one or more animal or vegetable sources, produced by fermentation, chemically synthesized or modified, or any combination of the aforesaid.

In another embodiment, vitamin C comprises the L-enantiomer of ascorbate.

According to some embodiments, vitamin C is provided as calcium ascorbate, which is non-acidic (pH neutral), making it gentle on the digestive system.

EXAMPLES Example 1

A 30 year old male (70 kg) suffering from EVD (Ebola virus disease) has had a fever for three days. A blood test is positive for Ebola and he has a virus count of 10⁵ PFU/ml (putting him into a fatality risk group).

He is provided with the following non-drug cocktail:

ED XX (LITERATURE, ASSUMED OR PRODUCT FUNCTION QUANTITY ESTIMATED) INITIAL LOAD 100000 pfu/ml PFU/ML VITAMIN C TNF ALPHA 2 g/day 50 50000 pfu/ml INHIBITOR NKAPPAB PATHWAY INHIBITOR ANTIVIRAL COLLAGEN PRECURSOR CURCUMIN TNF ALPHA 2 g/day 50 25000 pfu/ml (bioavailable) INHIBITOR The Indians NKAPPAB consume up to 8 g/ PATHWAY day. INHIBITOR ANTIVIRAL Blocker of sepsis-induced muscle proteolysis BETA-URSOLIC (CAT B) 0.2 g/day 50 12500 pfu/ml ACID CATHEPSIN (naturally B INHIBITOR occurring in onion/garlic) BETA- (CAT B) 0.04 g/day 85 1875 pfu/ml OLEANOLIC CATHEPSIN ACID (naturally B INHIBITOR occurring in onion/garlic) QUERCETIN (CAT B) 0.06 g/day 75 469 pfu/ml CATHEPSIN B INHIBITOR BERBERINE (CAT B) 0.185 g/day 50 235 pfu/ml CATHEPSIN B INHIBITOR VANADATE (CAT B) 1.5 mg/day 10 212 pfu/ml CATHEPSIN B INHIBITOR EGCG Folate remover 1 g/day 50 106 pfu/ml (epigallocatechin- NKAPPAB 3 gallate) PATHWAY INHIBITOR Total Estimated Around viral load 1000 fold reduction factor reduction N₀/N_(t)

In fact, such a combination may prove even better, since, for example curcumin and EGCG are known to act synergistically in other models (Khafif et al., 1998) and these compounds are active in several metabolic pathways. Thus, this kind of therapy could move this person from the fatality risk group into the survivors' group.

In some cases, it would be good, where possible, to provide this combination together with sodium, potassium, magnesium ions by drip infusion. Additionally, vitamin B1 (thiamine), calcium, copper, zinc, selenium and iron ions to the infusion should improve the patient's metabolism.

Example 2

A three-month old female baby (5 kg) suffering from EVD (Ebola virus disease) has had a fever for four days and is listless. A blood test is positive for Ebola and she has a virus count of 10⁷ PFU/ml (putting her into a fatality risk group).

She is provided with the following cocktail:

ED XX (ASSUMED Residual OR estimated PRODUCT FUNCTION QUANTITY ESTIMATED) viral load INITIAL LOAD 10⁷ pfu/ml PFU/ML 3- (SAHH) 5 mg 10⁵ pfu/ml DEAZANEPLANOCIN A INHIBITOR VITAMIN C TNF ALPHA 0.15 g/day 50 50000 pfu/ml INHIBITOR NKAPPAB PATHWAY INHIBITOR ANTIVIRAL COLLAGEN PRECURSOR CURCUMIN TNF ALPHA 0.1 g/day 50 25000 pfu/ml (bioavailable) INHIBITOR The Indians consume NKAPPAB up to 8 g/day. PATHWAY INHIBITOR ANTIVIRAL Blocker of sepsis-induced muscle proteolysis BETA-URSOLIC (CAT B) 0.2 g/day 50 12500 pfu/ml ACID CATHEPSIN (naturally occurring in B INHIBITOR onion/garlic) BETA-OLEANOLIC (CAT B) 0.004 g/day 85 1875 pfu/ml ACID (naturally CATHEPSIN occurring in B INHIBITOR onion/garlic) QUERCETIN (CAT B) 0.006 g/day 75 469 pfu/ml CATHEPSIN B INHIBITOR BERBERINE (CAT B) 0.0185 g/day 50 235 pfu/ml CATHEPSIN B INHIBITOR VANADATE (CAT B) 0.15 mg/day 10 212 pfu/ml CATHEPSIN B INHIBITOR EGCG Folate remover 0.1 g/day 50 106 pfu/ml (epigallocatechin-3 NKAPPAB gallate) PATHWAY INHIBITOR Estimated viral load Around reduction factor N0/Nt 100,000 fold reduction

In fact, such a combination may prove even better, since, for example curcumin and EGCG are known to act synergistically in other models (Khafif et al., 1998) and these compounds are active in several metabolic pathways. Thus, this kind of therapy could move this person from the fatality risk group into the survivors' group.

Example 3

A 30 year old male (70 kg) suffering from EVD (Ebola virus disease) has had a fever for five days. A blood test is positive for Ebola and he has a virus count of 10⁹ PFU/ml (putting him into a fatality risk group).

He is provided with the following cocktail:

ED XX (ASSUMED Residual OR estimated PRODUCT FUNCTION QUANTITY ESTIMATED) viral load INITIAL LOAD 10⁹ pfu/ml PFU/ML 3- (SAHH) 70 mg 10⁷ pfu/ml DEAZANEPLANOCIN A INHIBITOR Arginine COLLAGEN 2.5 g/day 10⁷ pfu/ml PRECURSOR Ornithine COLLAGEN 3.5 g/day 10⁷ pfu/ml PRECURSO VITAMIN C TNF ALPHA 4 g/day 50 500000 pfu/ml INHIBITOR NKAPPAB PATHWAY INHIBITOR ANTIVIRAL COLLAGEN PRECURSOR CURCUMIN TNF ALPHA 2 g/day 25 37500 pfu/ml (bioavailable) INHIBITOR The Indians consume NKAPPAB up to 8 g/day. PATHWAY INHIBITOR ANTIVIRAL Blocker of sepsis- induced muscle proteolysis BETA-URSOLIC (CAT B) 0.4 g/day 50 12500 pfu/ml ACID CATHEPSIN B (naturally occurring in INHIBITOR onion/garlic) BETA-OLEANOLIC (CAT B) 0.01 g/day 50 6250 pfu/ml ACID (naturally CATHEPSIN B occurring in INHIBITOR onion/garlic) QUERCETIN (CAT B) 0.06 g/day 50 3125 pfu/ml CATHEPSIN B INHIBITOR BERBERINE (CAT B) 0.185 g/day 75 2344 pfu/ml CATHEPSIN B INHIBITOR VANADATE (CAT B) 0.15 mg/day 10 2109 pfu/ml CATHEPSIN B INHIBITOR EGCG Folate remover 1 g/day 75 1582 pfu/ml (epigallocatechin-3 NKAPPAB gallate) PATHWAY INHIBITOR adenosine -ADENOSYL 4 g/day 75 1186 HOMOCYSTEINE HYDROLASE (SAHH) INHIBITOR ENDOTHELIAL BARRIER ENHANCER Estimated viral load Around reduction factor N0/Nt 843,000 fold reduction

Example 4

A 30 year old male (70 kg) suffering from EVD (Ebola virus disease) has had a fever for seven days and has profuse internal bleeding and skin lesions. A blood test is positive for Ebola and he has a virus count of 10¹⁰ PFU/ml (putting him into a fatality risk group).

He is provided with the following cocktail:

ED XX (ASSUMED Residual OR estimated PRODUCT FUNCTION QUANTITY ESTIMATED) viral load INITIAL LOAD 10¹⁰ pfu/ml PFU/ML 3- (SAHH) 70 mg 10⁸ pfu/ml DEAZANEPLANOCIN A INHIBITOR MIGLUSTAT α-glucosidase 2 g/day 10⁷ pfu/ml inhibitor Arginine COLLAGEN 2.5 g/day 10⁷ pfu/ml PRECURSOR Ornithine COLLAGEN 3.5 g/day 10⁷ pfu/ml PRECURSO VITAMIN C TNF ALPHA 4 g/day 50 500000 pfu/ml INHIBITOR NKAPPAB PATHWAY INHIBITOR ANTIVIRAL COLLAGEN PRECURSOR CURCUMIN TNF ALPHA 2 g/day 25 37500 pfu/ml (bioavailable) INHIBITOR The Indians consume NKAPPAB up to 8 g/day. PATHWAY INHIBITOR ANTIVIRAL Blocker of sepsis- induced muscle proteolysis BETA-URSOLIC (CAT B) 0.4 g/day 50 12500 pfu/ml ACID CATHEPSIN B (naturally occurring in INHIBITOR onion/garlic) BETA-OLEANOLIC (CAT B) 0.01 g/day 50 6250 pfu/ml ACID (naturally CATHEPSIN B occurring in INHIBITOR onion/garlic) QUERCETIN (CAT B) 0.06 g/day 50 3125 pfu/ml CATHEPSIN B INHIBITOR BERBERINE (CAT B) 0.185 g/day 75 2344 pfu/ml CATHEPSIN B INHIBITOR VANADATE (CAT B) 0.15 mg/day 10 2109 pfu/ml CATHEPSIN B INHIBITOR EGCG Folate remover 1 g/day 75 1582 pfu/ml (epigallocatechin-3 NKAPPAB gallate) PATHWAY INHIBITOR adenosine -ADENOSYL 4 g/day 75 1186 HOMOCYSTEINE HYDROLASE (SAHH) INHIBITOR ENDOTHELIAL BARRIER ENHANCER Estimated viral load Around reduction factor N0/Nt 8.4 × 10⁶ fold reduction

In fact, such a combination may prove even better, since, for example curcumin and EGCG are known to act synergistically in other models (Khafif et al., 1998) and these compounds are active in several metabolic pathways. Thus, this kind of therapy could move this person from the fatality risk group into the survivors' group. However, one cannot predict survival at a late stage of this disease.

Example 5

A 30 year old male (70 kg) suffering from EVD (Ebola virus disease) has had a fever for seven days and has profuse internal bleeding and skin lesions. A blood test is positive for Ebola and he has a virus count of 10¹⁰ PFU/ml (putting him into a fatality risk group).

He is provided with the following cocktail:

ED XX (ASSUMED Residual OR estimated PRODUCT FUNCTION QUANTITY ESTIMATED) viral load INITIAL LOAD 10¹⁰ pfu/ml PFU/ML EGCG 1) Folate remover 0.7 g/day 80 2 × 10⁹ pfu/ml (epigallocatechin- 2) CAT B) 3 gallate) CATHEPSIN B INHIBITOR 3) HSPA5 ATP binding site inhibitor 4) NKAPPAB PATHWAY INHIBITOR BERBERINE (CAT B) CATHEPSIN 0.185 g/day 75 5 × 10⁸ pfu/ml B INHIBITOR BETA-URSOLIC (CAT B) CATHEPSIN 0.4 g/day 50 2.5 × 10⁸ pfu/ml ACID B INHIBITOR (naturally occurring in onion/garlic) BETA- (CAT B) CATHEPSIN 0.01 g/day 50 1.25 × 10⁸ pfu/ml OLEANOLIC B INHIBITOR ACID (naturally occurring in onion/garlic) QUERCETIN (CAT B) CATHEPSIN 0.06 g/day 50 6.25 × 10⁷ pfu/ml B INHIBITOR CURCUMIN TNF ALPHA 2 g/day 25 1.56 × 10⁷ pfu/ml (bioavailable) INHIBITOR The Indians NKAPPAB consume up to 8 g/ PATHWAY day. INHIBITOR ANTIVIRAL Blocker of sepsis- induced muscle proteolysis VITAMIN C TNF ALPHA 4 g/day 50 7.8 × 10⁶ pfu/ml INHIBITOR NKAPPAB PATHWAY INHIBITOR ANTIVIRAL COLLAGEN PRECURSOR optional Arginine COLLAGEN 2.5 g/day 7.8 × 10⁶ pfu/ml PRECURSOR Ornithine COLLAGEN 3.5 g/day 7.8 × 10⁶ pfu/ml PRECURSO adenosine -ADENOSYL 4 g/day 75 1.9 × 10⁶ pfu/ml HOMOCYSTEINE HYDROLASE (SAHH) INHIBITOR ENDOTHELIAL BARRIER ENHANCER Estimated viral Around load reduction 5300 fold factor N0/Nt reduction

Example 6

A 30 year old male (70 kg) suffering from EVD (Ebola virus disease) has had a fever for seven days and has profuse internal bleeding and skin lesions. A blood test is positive for Ebola and he has a virus count of 10¹⁰ PFU/ml (putting him into a fatality risk group).

He is provided with the following cocktail:

ED XX (ASSUMED Residual OR estimated PRODUCT FUNCTION QUANTITY ESTIMATED) viral load INITIAL LOAD 10¹⁰ pfu/ml PFU/ML EGCG 1) Folate remover 6 g/day 90 (see St 1 × 10⁹ pfu/ml (epigallocatechin- 2) CAT B) Patrick Reid et 3 gallate) CATHEPSIN B al., 2014) INHIBITOR 3) HSPA5 ATP binding site inhibitor 4) NKAPPAB PATHWAY INHIBITOR BERBERINE (CAT B) CATHEPSIN 0.185 g/day 75 2.5 × 10⁸ pfu/ml B INHIBITOR BETA-URSOLIC (CAT B) CATHEPSIN 0.4 g/day 50 1.25 × 10⁸ pfu/ml ACID B INHIBITOR (naturally occurring in onion/garlic) BETA- (CAT B) CATHEPSIN 0.01 g/day 50 6.25 × 10⁷ pfu/ml OLEANOLIC B INHIBITOR ACID (naturally occurring in onion/garlic) QUERCETIN (CAT B) CATHEPSIN 0.06 g/day 50 3.125 × 10⁷ pfu/ml B INHIBITOR CURCUMIN TNF ALPHA 2 g/day 25 7.8 × 10⁶ pfu/ml (bioavailable) INHIBITOR The Indians NKAPPAB consume up to 8 g/ PATHWAY day. INHIBITOR ANTIVIRAL Blocker of sepsis- induced muscle proteolysis VITAMIN C TNF ALPHA 4 g/day 50 3.9 × 10⁶ pfu/ml INHIBITOR NKAPPAB PATHWAY INHIBITOR ANTIVIRAL COLLAGEN PRECURSOR optional Arginine COLLAGEN 2.5 g/day 3.9 × 10⁶ pfu/ml PRECURSOR Ornithine COLLAGEN 3.5 g/day 3.9 × 10⁶ pfu/ml PRECURSO Estimated viral Around load reduction 2600 fold factor N0/Nt reduction

Example 7

A 30 year old male (70 kg) suffering from EVD (Ebola virus disease) has had a fever for seven days and has profuse internal bleeding and skin lesions. A blood test is positive for Ebola and he has a virus count of 10¹⁰ PFU/ml (putting him into a fatality risk group).

He is provided with the following cocktail:

ED XX (ASSUMED Residual OR estimated PRODUCT FUNCTION QUANTITY ESTIMATED) viral load INITIAL LOAD 10¹⁰ pfu/ml PFU/ML EGCG 1) Folate remover 3.2 g/day 90 (see St 1 × 10⁹ pfu/ml (epigallocatechin- 2) CAT B) Patrick Reid et 3 gallate) CATHEPSIN B al., 2014) INHIBITOR 3) HSPA5 ATP binding site inhibitor 4) NKAPPAB PATHWAY INHIBITOR BERBERINE (CAT B) CATHEPSIN 0.185 g/day 75 2.5 × 10⁸ pfu/ml B INHIBITOR BETA-URSOLIC (CAT B) CATHEPSIN 0.4 g/day 50 1.25 × 10⁸ pfu/ml ACID B INHIBITOR (naturally occurring in onion/garlic) BETA- (CAT B) CATHEPSIN 0.01 g/day 50 6.25 × 10⁷ pfu/ml OLEANOLIC B INHIBITOR ACID (naturally occurring in onion/garlic) QUERCETIN (CAT B) CATHEPSIN 0.06 g/day 50 3.125 × 10⁷ pfu/ml B INHIBITOR CURCUMIN TNF ALPHA 2 g/day 25 7.8 × 10⁶ pfu/ml (bioavailable) INHIBITOR The Indians NKAPPAB consume up to 8 g/ PATHWAY day. INHIBITOR ANTIVIRAL Blocker of sepsis- induced muscle proteolysis VITAMIN C TNF ALPHA 4 g/day 50 3.9 × 10⁶ pfu/ml INHIBITOR NKAPPAB PATHWAY INHIBITOR ANTIVIRAL COLLAGEN PRECURSOR optional Arginine COLLAGEN 2.5 g/day 3.9 × 10⁶ pfu/ml PRECURSOR Ornithine COLLAGEN 3.5 g/day 3.9 × 10⁶ pfu/ml PRECURSO Estimated viral Around load reduction 2600 fold factor N0/Nt reduction

Example 8

A three-month old female baby (5 kg) suffering from EVD (Ebola virus disease) has had a fever for four days and is listless. A blood test is positive for Ebola and she has a virus count of 10⁷ PFU/ml (putting her into a fatality risk group).

She is provided with the following cocktail:

ED XX Residual (ASSUMED OR estimated PRODUCT FUNCTION QUANTITY ESTIMATED) viral load INITIAL LOAD 10⁷ pfu/ml PFU/ML VITAMIN C TNF ALPHA 2 g/day 90 10⁶ pfu/ml INHIBITOR NKAPPAB PATHWAY INHIBITOR ANTIVIRAL COLLAGEN PRECURSOR CURCUMIN TNF ALPHA 0.2 g/day 75 250000 pfu/ml (bioavailable) INHIBITOR The Indians NKAPPAB consume up to 8 g/ PATHWAY day. INHIBITOR ANTIVIRAL Blocker of sepsis-induced muscle proteolysis BETA-URSOLIC (CAT B) 0.2 g/day 50 125000 pfu/ml ACID CATHEPSIN B (naturally occurring INHIBITOR in onion/garlic) BETA- (CAT B) 0.004 g/day 85 18750 pfu/ml OLEANOLIC CATHEPSIN B ACID (naturally INHIBITOR occurring in onion/garlic) EGCG Folate remover 0.1 g/day 50 9375 pfu/ml (epigallocatechin-3 NKAPPAB gallate) PATHWAY INHIBITOR Estimated viral load Around reduction factor 1000 fold N0/Nt reduction

Example 8 might be appropriate for use in pregnant women, too (but adjusted to the weight of the subject).

Example 9

A six-month old male baby (7 kg) suffering from EVD (Ebola virus disease) has had a fever for four days and is listless. A blood test is positive for Ebola and he has a virus count of 10⁸ PFU/ml (putting him into a fatality risk group).

He is provided with the following:

ED XX (ASSUMED Residual OR estimated PRODUCT FUNCTION QUANTITY ESTIMATED) viral load INITIAL LOAD 10⁸ pfu/ml PFU/ML Oleuropein VIRAL FUSION 40 mg/day 80 2 × 10⁷ AND INTEGRATION Vp30 activator inhibitor Hydroxytyrosol VIRAL FUSION 15 mg/day 80 4 × 10⁶ AND INTEGRATION Mycophenolic INOSINE 0.7 mg/day 50 2 × 10⁶ acid MONOPHOSPHATE DEHYDROGENASE INHIBITOR AND/OR RNA TRANSLATION EGCG Folate remover 0.2 g/day 50 10⁶ pfu/ml (epigallocatechin- NKAPPAB 3 gallate) PATHWAY INHIBITOR BETA- (CAT B) 0.005 g/day 85 1.5 × 10⁵  OLEANOLIC CATHEPSIN B ACID INHIBITOR Estimated viral Around load reduction 666 fold factor N0/Nt reduction

Example 10

A six-month old male baby (7 kg) suffering from EVD (Ebola virus disease) has had a fever for four days and is listless. A blood test is positive for Ebola and he has a virus count of 10⁸ PFU/ml (putting him into a fatality risk group).

He is provided with the following:

ED XX (ASSUMED Residual OR estimated PRODUCT FUNCTION QUANTITY ESTIMATED) viral load INITIAL LOAD 10⁸ pfu/ml PFU/ML Oleuropein VIRAL FUSION AND 40 mg/day 80 2 × 10⁷ INTEGRATION Vp30 activator inhibitor Hydroxytyrosol VIRAL FUSION AND 15 mg/day 80 4 × 10⁶ INTEGRATION Mycophenolic acid INOSINE 0.7 mg/day 50 2 × 10⁶ MONOPHOSPHATE DEHYDROGENASE INHIBITOR AND/OR RNA TRANSLATION EGCG Folate remover 0.2 g/day 50 10⁶ pfu/ml (epigallocatechin-3 NKAPPAB gallate) PATHWAY INHIBITOR BETA- (CAT B) CATHEPSIN 0.005 g/day 85 1.5 × 10⁵   OLEANOLIC B INHIBITOR ACID Estimated viral Around load reduction 666 fold factor N0/Nt reduction

It should be understood that these tables provide “sequential reduction in the viral load”. However, when all products are provided together in one composition (cocktail), then this reduction should be in parallel. Moreover, if these doses of the composition are provided repeatedly, then the fold reduction should be repeated or near to repeated.

Example 11. Analysis of In Vitro and In Vivo Neutralizing Activity of Different Compounds Against a Virus Such as Ebola Virus

For in vitro neutralization studies, plaque reduction neutralization assays (PRNT80) will be performed. To this end, six ten-fold serial dilutions of a concentrated compound (or cocktail of compounds) are mixed with 100 plaque-forming units of Ebolavirus Sudan Gulu at 37° C. for 1 hour in the presence and absence of 5% guinea pig complement (Cedarlane) and used to infect Vero cell monolayers. Cells are overlaid with agarose and a second overlay containing 5% neutral red is added 8 days later. Plaques are counted the next day. Neutralization titers are determined to be the last dilution of serum that reduced the number of plaques by 80% compared with control wells. The experiments were repeated six times.

Exemplary Results

Molarity at Compound last dilution CAS NO. ribovirin  25 μM 36791-04-5 CAC3ADO 200 μM 6736-58-9 EPZ5676 400 nanoM 1380288-87-8

It should be further noted that these cocktails may be provided in one or two mixed compositions, or some compounds may be provided separately. Additionally, according to some embodiments, the dosage regimes may be spread over 12 or over 24 hours, as is known in the art.

In cases where no concentration is provided, standard commercially available concentration/daily dosage of dosage forms of the same vitamin/antioxidant/drug are assumed. Disorders deemed to be within the scope of the present invention include endogenous viral infections, responses to vaccinations and/or immunizations, allergic responses.

The references cited herein teach many principles that are applicable to the present invention. Therefore the full contents of these publications are incorporated by reference herein where appropriate for teachings of additional or alternative details, features and/or technical background.

The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced and carried out in various ways. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that various modifications and changes can be applied to the embodiments of the invention as hereinbefore described without departing from its scope, defined in and by the appended claims. 

1. A method for reducing a load of an infectious RNA virus causing a hemorrhagic pathogenic disease in a mammalian subject, the method comprising administering to said subject a pharmaceutical composition comprising a DOT1L inhibitor compound, said compound adapted to reduce a load of said RNA virus by at least 50% in said mammalian subject, wherein said compound has a therapeutic index (TI=LD₅₀:ED₅₀) greater than 30 in said mammalian subject against said infectious RNA virus.
 2. A method according to claim 1, wherein said DOT1L inhibitor compound has an IC80 of less than 1 micromolar.
 3. A method according to claim 1, wherein said DOT1L inhibitor compound has an ED50 of less than 1 micromolar.
 4. A method according to claim 1, wherein said infectious RNA virus is Ebola virus.
 5. A method according to claim 4, wherein said DOT1L inhibitor compound is EPZ5676.
 6. A method according to claim 1, wherein the pharmaceutical composition is provided in a dosage form selected from an injectable dosage form, infusible dosage form, inhalable dosage form, edible dosage form, slow release dosage form, oral dosage form or combinations thereof.
 7. A method according to claim 1, wherein said mammalian subject is human.
 8. A method according to claim 1, wherein said disease has a survival rate of less than 50%.
 9. A method according to claim 1, wherein said load is reduced by 80% or more in said mammalian subject.
 10. A method according to claim 1, wherein said DOT1L inhibitor compound is a drug for a first indication and said hemorrhagic pathogenic disease is a second indication.
 11. A method according to claim 1, wherein said administering step is performed by oral, parenteral, transdermal, intra-venous or intra-muscular administration.
 12. A method according to claim 1, wherein said pharmaceutical composition further comprises an SAHH inhibitor.
 13. A method according to claim 12, wherein said pharmaceutical composition comprises two SAHH inhibitors. 